WH Partners has appointed Kate McCormick as chief executive officer of its operations in the United Arab Emirates.
Chime Gets Set to Debut as IPO Market Starts to Heat Up
The digital bank Chime Financial will test the market’s renewed appetite for initial public offerings on Thursday.The company’s stock sale is set to price on Wednesday night. It could be the next hot …
FinTech LIVE Dubai: John Hallahan, Director at Fireblocks
John Hallahan, Director of Business Solutions and Advisory (EMEA) at Fireblocks, explored stablecoins and the UAE – transforming payments, trade and financ …
FinTech LIVE Dubai: Tausif Ahmed, Country Leader at Worldpay
Tausif Ahmed, Country Leader for Middle East & Africa at Worldpay, explores digital wallets and the rise of real-time payments …
Exclusive: Stablecoin startup Noah raises $22 million, adds Adyen vet as cofounder
Lamers’s announcement coincided with news that Noah has raised $22 million in a seed funding round led by LocalGlobe, a veteran venture capital outfit in Europe. Other participants include Felix …
What Is Fintech And Why Is It Important For Business School Students Today?
Technology continues to drive innovation within the financial sector, and for those seeking careers in the industry, developing expertise in fintech is key to success …
Telr Payment Gateway Announces It Is a Gold Sponsor at Fintech Surge 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(Newsfile Corp. – September 30, 2022) – Telr the award-winning online payment gateway is a gold sponsor at FinTech Surge that is set to take place from 10th-13th of …
Mastercard certifies NymCard as a principal issuer
Mastercard has signed on NymCard, a plug-and-play banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, as a principal issuer in the UAE. It’s the the first time a fintech in the UAE has been licensed to issue …
Dubai-based Fintech Sarwa Secures $8.4 Million via Series A Round Led by Kuwait Projects Company
It has been established by co-founders Mark Chahwan … “KIPCO is delighted to be making its first fintech investment in Sarwa, which shares our belief in the need to encourage more people …
Mastercard (MA), NymCard to Aid UAE Fintechs Issue MA Cards
License extension by Mastercard to NymCard reinforces MA’s endeavor to contribute to the rapidly growing fintech market, where there is a significant need to devise and launch enhanced payment …
Fintech Xpence launches expenses management solution in UAE with Visa
Supplied Dubai: Xpence, a fintech platform for SMEs, has launched its expenses management solution in the UAE, the second of five markets where it is now live in the last 18 months. The company is …
Mastercard, SimpliFi collaborate to expand digital payment solutions in MENAP
SimpliFi, a Cards as a Service (CaaS) platform for MENA and Pakistan, announced a partnership with Mastercard to enhance digital payment adoption in the MENAP region. The strategic partnership will …
Wise plc: Beautifully Executed Fintech Now Moving To The U.S.
Wise plc stands out in fintech with strong growth, profitability, and a clear model. Explore its upcoming U.S. listing and what that means to WPLCF stock.
Revolutionizing Alternative Lending: Beehive’s Technological Advancement
Beehive has rapidly grown into a leading disruptor in the fintech industry, providing an alternative finance solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In May 2023, e& enterprise …
Beehive Celebrates Official Launch Of Crowdfunding Platform In Oman
MUSCAT, Oman: On the evening of Tuesday 17th January, fintech company Beehive, a Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulated crowdfunding platform, officially celebrated launching in Oman with an …
The Prospects of Islamic Fintech: How Technologies are Changing Islamic Banking
Islamic finance is now widely acknowledged as a viable alternative to conventional banking. Founded on precepts derived from Sharia law, Islamic banking prohibits interest (riba), undue uncertainty …
Fintech giant Wise plans to shift main listing to New York as London sheds innovative companies
Wise’s listing shift underscores years of pain. “U.K. stock market continues to take a succession of blows to the head,” one expert said.